A Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officer is behind bars after being arrested on multiple domestic violence related charges, and the department has pulled his badge and paycheck while the case plays out.
Officer Jeremiah Jordan is facing one count of assault domestic violence with use of a deadly weapon, three counts of coercion constituting domestic violence, and one count of domestic battery. Metro officials say he has been stripped of police powers without pay while both criminal and internal investigations move forward.
Officer's Assignment and Arrest
Jordan has been with the department since 2023 and is assigned to the Community Safety Division under the Enterprise Area Command, according to News3LV. The outlet reports that he was arrested on June 19 and booked into the Clark County Detention Center that same day.
Metro Suspends Officer Pending Probe
In a brief statement, LVMPD confirmed Jordan's arrest and said he "will be placed on suspension of police powers without pay pending further investigation." The department did not release additional information about the alleged incident, citing the ongoing probes.
Charges and Booking
News3LV reports that Jordan faces one count of assault domestic violence with use of a deadly weapon, three counts of coercion constituting domestic violence with threat or use of physical force, and one count of domestic battery. He was booked into the Clark County Detention Center on June 19 and remains in custody while the case moves toward its next court dates.
What the Charges Mean Under Nevada Law
Under the Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS 207.190), coercion involving the threat or use of physical force is a category B felony that can carry prison time. Nevada's assault and domestic battery laws, outlined in NRS 200.471 and NRS 200.485, allow for tougher penalties when a deadly weapon or strangulation is involved and can also lead to firearm prohibitions for those who are convicted.
Context: Officers Under Scrutiny
The case lands at a tense moment for the department. A fourth LVMPD officer arrested in December, as reported by Hoodline, added to a run of recent incidents involving Metro employees and sparked public questions about oversight and officer wellness programs inside the agency. Metro has said it treats allegations against staff seriously and takes administrative action while investigations are underway.
Jordan is presumed innocent unless and until a court determines otherwise. This is a developing story and details may change as court filings, booking records and additional official statements are released.
